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HDT - Forumsen-usForumsMon, 19 Mar 2018 15:52:40 +0000http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss30HDT_DFR-8_Alternate Tuning Imageshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1193802286
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1193802286Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:01:33 +0000RFZ_Quest,<br /><br />Could you update your images so we can see them? Photobucket is blocking them, I guess because they want you to give them some exorbitant amount of money for the privilege of linking them on an external website.<br /><br />Might I suggest you try hostpic.org? Posting and linking is free there.<br /><br />I'm sure I speak for others in saying we appreciate your efforts to document and share your speaker work, and that we would like to see...<br /><br />Lazlo JamfHDT & HDT MKII Questionshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1517430821
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1517430821Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:33:41 +0000I'm thinking of buying plans for the HDT speaker but I have a few questions.<br /><br />1. &nbsp;Do the plans include instructions on making the original passive radiators?<br /><br />2. &nbsp;Do the plans document the differences between the HDT MKI and MKII?<br /><br />3. &nbsp;What tweeter and woofer are used in the HDT MK!!?<br /><br />4. &nbsp;In other posts, the original passive radiators are described as combining 8&quot; and 6.5&quot; surrounds, but nothing is said about what is used for the radiator. &nbsp;Is it paper? &nbsp;Cardboard? &nbsp;Plastic? &nbsp;Foamcore? &nbsp;Sheetrock? &nbsp;And how do you tune/weight the passives?<br /><br />5. &nbsp;Is there an option that let's me download several sets of plans for one fee?<br /><br />Lazlo JamfHDT's vs Omega XRS'shttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1487356511
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1487356511Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:10:00 +0000HDT MKII The PCV Tube sizehttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1482887575
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1482887575Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:00:59 +0000If using the white PVC, 2&quot; is the outer diameter. A 2&quot; hole saw works (my son and I just drilled the holes a couple days ago for our build.Build number?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1480260545
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1480260545Sun, 27 Nov 2016 15:29:05 +0000How many HDT MKII's can one 4 x 8 mdf sheet build? &nbsp;1 pair? <br /><br />Corey HDT's - What's new?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1288825179
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1288825179Tue, 04 Oct 2016 03:45:20 +0000Steve,<br /><br />I couldn't access the plans for the HDT's?<br /><br />Anybody know where the link to the plans are?<br /><br /><br />Corey &nbsp;:)Painting MDF?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1475298332
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1475298332Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:57:15 +0000I use Zinsser BIN shellac primer. Three or four coats sanded smooth between. <br />For dark purple, I'd then put down a couple coats of black sanding flat then put the purple down in thin coats. <br />When it was the color I wanted I'd then clear over it. Sand it flat then wax it till it glows.<br />I'm a little obsessive about sanding stuff flat, ok, mad dog crazy. But I like a mirror finish.<br />For satin use satin clear and maybe don't wax it the 20 coats of wax that I use.HDT MK II resistor wattage?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1474748980
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1474748980Sat, 24 Sep 2016 21:29:40 +0000To pad down the tweeter, what wattage is required? Would a resistor like a Kiwame sound better than what Steve Deckert uses?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Corey :) New HDT MKII in teak vaneerhttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1385570659
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1385570659Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:40:15 +0000Those cabinets look very large without the black trim with the roman apogee bit!Upgrade to alternate tuninghttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1456767764
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1456767764Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:24:22 +0000Bill,<br /><br />What ever the difference would be in the materials. The only issue we have is the corners when using plywood material. I doubt I could make the corners radiuses in plywood and have it even look presentable, let alone good. We would have to work that out.<br /><br />ZygiConsidering HDT'shttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1355872454
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1355872454Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:42:54 +0000interested to hear too.Time for a Build HDT questionshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1421552916
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1421552916Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:37:08 +0000Any more progress on the build?<br /><br />Or...the HDT's are finished and too busy listening to post!<br /><br />ZygiHDT Questionshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1418700642
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1418700642Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:30:42 +0000Anyone know what the MkII Option for the HDT's is on the order page?<br />Will a Rachael drive these OK? I see the numbers adding up ok but does anyone actually have a Rachael driving HDT's? Thanks, and haooy listening. ChrisVisit to Zygi'shttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1398953397
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1398953397Wed, 14 May 2014 23:15:15 +0000<br />Bummer, sorry to hear about the cat. <br /><br />Wich passives are recomended for HDT's ?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1380123350
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1380123350Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:12:25 +0000Daniel,<br /><br />The best way...zygi@decware.comMy first D.I.Y HDT'shttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1361978290
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1361978290Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:18:10 +0000 Here is a review from a DIY customer which I delivered to him in Savannah GA on our way to Florida for the weekend.<br /><br />Mike it was great meeting you....<br /><br /><span style="color: #009900;">I have owned a pair of 2A3 amplifiers for about twelve years and have always longed for a pair of single driver speakers to go with the amps.<br />In 2000, highly efficient speakers were large and expensive so I purchased a pair of 90db speakers that I could afford and they were OK but always lacking something including a bit more power that I didn't have.<br /><br />A friend purchased a pair of Zen amps a couple of years after I bought my amps and I then knew about Decware. I went to the Decware site a few months ago to check on speakers and found the HDT's. The specs looked ideal and the cabinet design is brilliant so I ordered the plans and then decided that building them was not something I was interested in doing.<br /><br />The plans included Bob Ziegler's information and email address so I contacted Bob about building the speakers. I turns out that Bob has been building many of Decware's speakers for a number of years.<br /><br />Bob gave me a price for the build and even agreed to drop them off at my apartment since I live in the middle of a trip he and his wife were planning.<br />Bob and I carried the speakers to my second floor apartment and we unpacked them. The quality of the build is spectacular! I had to work that evening and didn't get the speakers set up until I got home at about 9:00.<br /><br />I have spent many hours breaking in new speakers over the years and was very surprised when I turned on the system. What was missing from my old speakers was no longer missing! The previously boring soundstage was no longer boring and the HDT's were fun to listen to. The bass extension is a little light but I have no complaints and the speakers are already improving with playing time. Decware's DFR-8 drivers are really impressive and are very reasonably priced especially when compared to Lowther and AER's. Steve Deckert of Decware has done a terrific job in developing the drivers and the HDT cabinets.<br /><br />If you like these speakers and cannot really deal with building yourself, order the plans, contact Bob and have a pair built. You will love these speakers and so will your flea powered amp(s)<br /><br />Mike<br />Savannah, Ga.</span>My orderhttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1350997063
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1350997063Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:49:23 +0000I heard from Steve D. and Bob Z.! They are just a bit behind and my speakers are in the process of being built. Yay!HDT MKII = Awesomehttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1350743829
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1350743829Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:42:08 +0000I understand. I sold extra Decware amps that I had accumulated to satisfy my own curiosity, and gave away my RL-2s. One of these days if I get a new bedroom (still not sure if I'll move to another house, and if so where) I might try a Super Zen in place of my Torii Mk II. Would be so cool with a set of the DNA Horns I bet. Those are also Decware products I'm curious about.HDT Break Inhttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1344289328
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1344289328Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:55:53 +0000Dan,<br /> &nbsp;Good news on the break in. I knew they would come around, but you still have some time to go, another 100 might just do it.<br /><br />BobHDT MKII plans?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1341758652
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1341758652Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:36:48 +0000Archeion,<br /><br />The plans only for the HDT's not the Mark-II's but I can help you with that.<br /><br />Send me an email zygi AT decware. com, and I'll get you the info you need.<br /><br />ZygiGlue for passives?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1310159307
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1310159307Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:07:08 +0000I posted my work under the HDT forum. <a href="http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1308953428" target="_blank">http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1308953428</a>HDT's Finished ! - picshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1311969320
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1311969320Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:18:39 +0000Very nice &nbsp;[smiley=50.gif]<br />Started HDT build finally!!!http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1308953428
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1308953428Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:34:17 +0000 <img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/speakerfreak7/HDT%20Build/17.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><br /> <img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/speakerfreak7/HDT%20Build/16.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><br /> <img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/speakerfreak7/HDT%20Build/15.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ok I finished the first one and have been doing a direct comparison with the cabinets they were in which were plans I got with the speakers. I assumed the HDT's would blow them out of the water but it was not so. There was definitely more bass in the HDT's but the midrange was lacking. I'm not worried about bass though because I am using the WO which creates plenty of bass. The only thing I did different was use thicker egg crate but ZYGI said it was ok to do. Someone else said in another thread that they removed the bottom foam in the bottom chamber to help with the midrange. Maybe I need to get the DFR8's to hear their full potential. IDK any ideas?<br /><br />The bookshelf speakers in the pic are not hooked up. They just wanted to be in the pic to.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/speakerfreak7/HDT%20Build/14.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><br />I finished the second and set them up and they do have a great sound stage! Vocals in the center and the other instruments placed where they would be live at a concert! Although the other cabinets had pretty good sound stage as well. I have my old system setup so that I can swith back and forth to see how much better this one is. The other system is just a Pioneer receiver and the tritrix speakers I built from partsexpress and both systems use the BASH 500 amp with the WO with the decware 10's. (Nails coming out of the sheetrock!) The new one is the HDT's with the Audio Nirvana 8's, HRT Music Streamer II DAC, 8 watt tube amp diy kit from tubedepot.com and the WO. I play FLAC files from Foobar.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/speakerfreak7/HDT%20Build/19.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><br />The new system is so much better!!!! A DAC is a must have when <br />playing music from the comp. When I swith to the old system the sound seems condensed and confined to small space. I have to turn the Pioneer amp way up to keep up with the new system. I only have the tube amp turned up half way and it gets really loud!<br /><br /><br /><br />HDTs for SAlehttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1305239075
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1305239075Thu, 12 May 2011 23:24:35 +0000<a href="http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1305123037" target="_blank">http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1305123037</a><br /><br />Selling my mod version of the HDT cabs. Take a look. <br /><br />Questions regarding hdt constructionhttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1251837968
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1251837968Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:49:20 +0000Bob,<br /><br />You'll use the short tubes....8&quot; side/passive holes and 6&quot; in the center/driver hole.<br /><br />I'm not sure I follow you on this. Is there a picture somewhere you are referring to?<br /><span style="color: #ff0000;">Also the middle baffle on the top on one build has a port hole drilled into it while the other build has no port hole drilled</span><br /><br />Which passive did you build, or are you referring to. You built the flat passive with one surround? if so the disc goes on the back flat and the roll of the surround will be convex when mounted.<br /><br />I hope this helps,<br />ZYGI<br />HDT Cabinets, unfinished, for salehttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1295629809
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1295629809Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:59:59 +0000Thanks, Greg! &nbsp;It's an honor to serve; we are blessed to live in this terrific country.<br /><br />-Peterpulling out dented passiveshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1292653904
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1292653904Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:20:46 +0000Grant,<br /><br /> &nbsp; I can honest say You are the first!!! &nbsp;How big is the is the pushed in area. Is the whole thing convex or just a small dent?<br /><br />A picture might be nice. You could e-mail it to me at zygi-56@charterdotnetBaffle Step Correction circuithttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1271284631
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1271284631Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:50:40 +0000Sounds interesting. &nbsp;Has anyone tried/built a BSC for the HDT that worked for them? &nbsp;I would be curious to hear how it worked out. &nbsp;I am trying to address some of the mid bass thinness and/some shrillness with my HDTs. &nbsp;I too want to preserve the overall presentation, just beef up the mids a bit and tame some of the highs. &nbsp;Thanks.Any chance to modify HDT right for 10" drivers?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1282048440
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1282048440Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:38:25 +0000Thanks, Dan. Your answer is helpful to an enthusiast newbie like myself.<br /><br />As for the driver used in the original HDT, I just assume it is this one:<br /><a href="http://www.decware.com/newsite/DFR8.htm" target="_blank">http://www.decware.com/newsite/DFR8.htm</a><br /><br />with QES=0.23 and VAS=54 ltrs.<br /><br />I am trying to get a feel for what to expect in case of bad synergy between the driver and the cabinet - peaks in frequency spectrum? Poor soundstage? Would the potential drawbacks be something that can be fixed with some experimentation (longer or shorter pipes, damping) or would the problems be beyond repair?<br /><br />I am curious about &quot;audio nirvana&quot; sound instead of &quot;fostex&quot; sound - even though I had built my own Metronomes using Fostex 4.5&quot; eNabled drivers and enjoy the results. I can see why Fostex was chosen as the default driver for HDT. The thing is I wish to try to build 10&quot; fullranger and AN drivers get good reviews from those willing to work to achieve synergy with the cabinet.<br /><br />Obviously, if there is just too much risk involved that AN in HDT would be unlistenable no matter how much tweaking, then it is better to invest energy in other designs... This is my dilemma and - when I am done with the building - other people might benefit from direct report on this combination.Some picshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1269365133
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1269365133Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:04:33 +0000Lon,<br /><br /> Not as much as I like listening to the &quot;Oh so original one&quot; That Torri is Steve's original that he took to the unbelievable limits of fidelity...its a bit tube hungry but sounds so so good. &nbsp;There isn't another one exactly like it!!!<br /><br />Mike,<br /><br />Just trying to give you a little nudge....I know what you mean by snippets of time...I have so few snippets these days!!!<br /><br />ZYGIFinally Finished!http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1228084092
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1228084092Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:19:32 +0000Curious to see the plates. &nbsp;I made single plates that rest on top. &nbsp; I built the HDT's when they were first published, switched over to the MkII drivers. &nbsp; I missed that single full range sound and had decware bring my 206's up to date. &nbsp;So today I'm implementing the Alternate tuning setup.<br /><br />jpghttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1267562264
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1267562264Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:53:21 +0000Yes, that is the correct foam /glue to make the passives.<br /><br />SteveCustom MKII version: HDT Build Imageshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1199760071
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1199760071Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:52:28 +0000What cap is on the tweeter?<br /><br />Value?Material density for speaker buildinghttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1240171188
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1240171188Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:54:43 +0000Bob, I am just building them now and taking photos at the same time. I ended up using Aquatek marine ply which is dense and waterproof with its epoxy glue between multi layers of ply(11 at my count). The exterior is quilted makore with a wenge lid on the lid/diffuser. I am a cabinet maker and a bit anal on the look so they will take a little to finish but I expect beauty in appearance and sound. I have a Torii MkII arriving in a couple days so I am feverishly pursuing the completion as I have nothing to drive them with and cant wait to hear them also. I will post when I get it all together. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;aloha, mike<br /><br />P.S. Using solid wood for the box construction to my mind is a problem due to expansion/contraction of wood especially in the transmission line section of the HDT which could separate the corners of the box and create a leakage. Synthetic dense materials faced with veneer would normally be the best choice. &nbsp; &nbsp; mgRemoval of FE206EM phase plug.http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1251473061
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1251473061Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:01:54 +0000Bill,<br /><br /> If they have the socket, and I mean a real socket, they are probably not glued, if they are early chrome phase guides, more than likely not glued, if they are the new white phase guides, they are differently glued.<br /><br />Just push on the side at the very top of the guide, it will start to pop off the side you are pushing against. It does take a bit of pressure to push it, but use caution anyway. Another thing to try, if they are the real deal sockets, you can use a 1/2&quot; driver extension from a socket wrench set, push on it sideways after inserting it into the square receptacle. Let leverage be your friend. <br /><br /> You don't think they fell exactly into place the first time, do you? I've had a lot of experience pushing these things around trying to center them.<br /><br />ZYGI Footers for HDT?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1248197355
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1248197355Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:04:03 +0000I don't have HDTs but I have used Herbie's spikes with his grounding bases and they are very nice.HDT Driverhttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1243913759
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1243913759Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:37:34 +0000Thanks much ZYGI. Will be ordering a pair shortly.Low Level Sound from HDThttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1237548547
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1237548547Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:21:06 +0000Thanks folks!<br /><br />This advice is consistent with some older posts that I have found.<br /><br />KarlMoved: BETTER SOUND THROUGH SCIENCE!http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1201236441
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1201236441Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:04:11 +0000This Topic has been moved to <a href="http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1201236440/0">General Room Treatment Forum</a> by Steve Deckert.If I didn't have to, I would'nt do it...http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1234672169
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1234672169Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:29:29 +0000HDT kit for sale - $400<br />- <a href="http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1234474386" target="_blank">http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1234474386</a><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.decware.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/yabb21/cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" /><br /><br />--eHDT Basshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1234209873
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1234209873Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:55:27 +0000LOL<br /><br />I have had my HDT's for several months now and I just built a similar set up for my wife's car. It is absolutely unlistenable! I have contemplated a new build and ways to make it sound better, but my good sense tells me nothing I do will make it sound &quot;good&quot; after being spoiled! <br /><br />HDTs for salehttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1195742697
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1195742697Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:37:54 +0000Hi Peter<br /><br />If you still want to sell those speakers, contact me and lets talk about it.<br /><br />Im interested but I need to know what the shipping costs will be from wherever you are to Montrose Colorado.<br /><br />DorwinGrilles and Flush Mountinghttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1215623879
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1215623879Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:31:41 +0000OK Gang,<br /><br />I just thought I was decent at woodworking. For anyone who is going to build one of these I have a bit of advice. Make sure you use either particle board or extremely high quality ply. Mine was not that great and after sitting in my garage a while it started to warp. With the internals of this box requiring a very good fit, it takes some extremely hard work to make warped boards work. I had a total of 16 clamps on one of these for 6 days! I took those off this morning and now will have two more clamps on the same box for the next 5 or 6 days I imagine. <br /><br />On a good note, my second turned out perfect. The wood was pretty straight and it only took 4 clamps to get it setting. I am going to finish the good one and start staining, but I believe my warped up wood is going to cause HDT #2 to take at least a week longer to get ready <img src="http://www.decware.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/yabb21/sad.gif" border="0" alt="Sad" /><br /><br />I hope they sound as good as I think they are going to looK! lol<br /><br />More to come<br />RobertHDT mk2 construction picshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1209504536
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1209504536Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:56:01 +0000I first tried a hammered black finish, but could only get it to come out right one time. Decided on the semi-gloss black for the plates. You could veneer the dispersion plates, but it would be really tough with all the roundovers on the edges. How do I like them? These are amazing speakers . . . accurate, smooth, balanced . . they just sound right. I did go through several versions of internal dampening before settling on the combination that sounds right to my ears. I'll have to say that removing dampening sheets from the bottom chamber after assembly required some interesting technique. Almost thought I would have to break out a jig saw to free me hand once or twice. I do agree with you that this is a very complicated build. But well worth the effort.<br />JackHDTs finished - first impressions / request advicehttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1208710976
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1208710976Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:39:25 +0000Any pics? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dave <img src="http://www.decware.com/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/yabb21/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" />Hdt II speaker wiring questionshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1206742391
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1206742391Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:59:29 +0000Robert,<br />I'll post a review as soon as I get them together and burned in. I have put together cable sets from Home <br />Grown Audio in the past, and I seem to remember that they used to sell bulk teflon encased silver wire. I'll have to go back and check. Thanks for the input.<br />JackUnbelievable sounding synergy with HDT'shttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1203271509
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1203271509Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:15:07 +0000<b><a class="message" href="http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1203271509/0#5">4krow wrote</a> on 03/15/08 at 03:08:22:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%">jason, i do have a question about the passive radiators(alt tuning). did they seem to have a rattle in them? the ones that i ordered all do, probably from a mass increase for loading, but would be wrong since they would 'play' at certain freq. with the music. greg </div><br /><br />No, the passives don't rattle at all. &nbsp;I've sine sweeped them and driven them pretty hard with some SS to break them in and have never had any issue. &nbsp; &nbsp;I do believe the alt passive's have a washer or something glued in them for a bit more weight. &nbsp;Perhaps something's come loose? &nbsp;Or something is touching them like the foam inside?<br /><br />JAlernate tuning absorption materialshttp://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1204836808
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1204836808Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:02:02 +0000I plan on building a set of alternate tuned HDT's but have only gone as far as downloading the plans and pestering Seve and the rest of you guys with different questions. I have a set of phase guides,surrounds for my fe206e's and 4 of the PR's currently on order from DECWARE so the answer is no &nbsp;I do not have a pair with multilayer foam. That came from reading (maybe incorrectly) on the blog about the foam used in the home brew builds. &nbsp;<br /><br />The cost is not a problem just looking to see if I can use what I already have.<br /><br />Thanks for your help Bob <br /><br />Rodney<br /> Alternative to Parts Express foam?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1201083828
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1201083828Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:16:58 +0000Thanks, Bob!<br /><br />They confirmed that it is acoustic foam suitable for speakers so fingers crossed it will &nbsp;be the right stuff.<br /><br />JohnHDT kit - normal or ALT tuning?http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1200387119
Forums/HDT http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1200387119Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:53:08 +0000john, &nbsp;i think that it is worth mentioning that 'rfz' has posted some ideas about building the hdt, calling it the 'hdt mk ii'. just looking at these amazing concepts is enough to make me want to build the cabinets all over again. so, before you start, take a peek at these ideas. i'm confident that you will not regret it.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;greg